Elon Musk’s xAI sues Minnesota over law banning ‘nudification’ technology: the hour's strongest signal

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Global AffairsEuropeSignal 49

Elon Musk’s xAI sues Minnesota over law banning ‘nudification’ technology

First-in-nation law sets up test on states’ power to regulate use of AI as it tries to outlaw fake nude images of real people Elon Musk’s company xAI has sued Minnesota over the state’s first-in-the-nation law banning “nudification” technology on websites and apps, potentially…

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Global AffairsEuropeSignal 48

Bullets that killed two at Seattle food festival do not match teen shooter’s gun, police say

Police link shooting to gang violence but have not said who might have fired bullets that killed bystanders on Sunday Bullets that fatally struck two bystanders during a shootout at a Seattle food festival last weekend do not appear to have come from the gun that a 15-year-old…

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Global AffairsNorth AmericaSignal 40

Can you eat lettuce safely during the cyclospora outbreak? Advice from an infectious disease expert

Rather than avoiding fresh produce, adopting a few sensible food safety practices can help you significantly reduce your risk of getting sick while continuing to enjoy the many health benefits and flavor perks of salads and fresh veggies.

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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40

Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material, extremist violence

The office of the eSafety Commissioner said it had begun action after Telegram failed to remove videos of terrorist executions and mass shootings.

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Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40

TikTok publishes new guidelines for politicians, content creators ahead of Knesset elections

At the center of the policy are a ban on paid political advertising, restrictions on the spread of misleading election information, and a requirement to label realistic content created with AI.

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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40

Light is Bringing Back the Flip Phone

In a sign that consumer technology has gone too far, for the first time in modern history we're seeing a younger generation pushing back. In the early 20th century, all teenagers dreamt of owning a radio; in the latter half, a (landline) telephone, a TV, a Walkman, a cell phone.

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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40

DreamDomes' Elegant, Weather-Resistant Dome-Shaped Event Tents

This elegant Crossover L event tent is by DreamDomes , a UK-based event-structure company. Unlike a pole tent, it requires no central support, and provides uninterrupted floor space. Additionally, the dome shape does a better job handling wind.

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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40

Michael Hilgers' Multifunctional Side Table

This simple design for a multifunctional table is by Berlin-based designer Michael Hilgers. It's two pieces of powder-coated steel and serves as a side table; or, flipped over, it becomes a magazine rack.

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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40

Leatherman's Experimental Ratcheting Bit Driver

Leatherman's Garage line is where the company test-markets experimental tools, producing them in small batches. Their latest is the Garage Batch #009 , a ratcheting bit driver that doesn't resemble anything else in their line-up.

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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40

The Dutch Community Where People Live on Strips of Land in a Lake

In much of the world, owning a lakeside home is desirable. But in the Dutch town of Loosdrecht, residents live within the lake itself, with houses on their own impossibly skinny islands: The unique geography is of course manmade, the result of peat mining.

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Design & ArchitectureNorth AmericaSignal 40

Flatbike's Accessories Let You Fold Your Bike Flat for Storage

By necessity, the handlebars of a bicycle are perpendicular to the wheels. So too are the pedals. That makes getting a bike in and out of a vehicle, or trying to store one in a confined space, a hassle.

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InvestigativeGlobalSignal 40

Trump appeals $83.3m E Jean Carroll civil verdict to US Supreme Court - Al Jazeera

3m E Jean Carroll civil verdict to US Supreme Court Al Jazeera Trump and DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83 million defamation verdict in E.

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Research & DiscoveryGlobalSignal 40

"It doesn't reach sexual maturity until 150 years old and can be pregnant for a humongous 18 years." The 10 longest living animals on the planet - BBC Wildlife Magazine

"It doesn't reach sexual maturity until 150 years old and can be pregnant for a humongous 18 years." The 10 longest living animals on the planet BBC Wildlife Magazine

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InvestigativeGlobalSignal 40

Trump unveils Dulles makeover after months of personal edits - The Washington Post

Trump unveils Dulles makeover after months of personal edits The Washington Post How Trump drafted upcoming renovations for Washington Dulles, a "terrible airport" CBS News Trump announces a $22.5 billion makeover of Dulles airport that will eliminate the 'people movers'…

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Business & FinanceNorth AmericaSignal 39

China AI supplier Zhongji Innolight slips in Hong Kong debut after $6.8 billion IPO

Shares of Zhongji Innolight fell on Thursday after the Chinese optical transceiver maker made its trading debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.